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    The Fighting Illini are entering their seventh season at the beautiful Illinois Soccer and Track Stadium. The Orange and Blue competed at the First and Stadium Multiplex during the 1997 and 1998 seasons before moving to the renovated stadium - which includes the outdoor track and field facilities - in 1999.

    Illinois Soccer and Track Stadium is located on St. Mary's Road, between Fourth and Wright Streets in Champaign. To reach the stadium from the west, take Neil Street to St. Mary's Road. From the east, use Lincoln Avenue to St. Mary's Road.

    The Illinois Soccer and Track Stadium is one of many Illinois athletic facilities that have received a face-lift recently. There are plans for more upgrades in the future, including seating capacity for more fans, locker rooms and a press box. The project is being handled by JJR Architects of Chicago. The first phase, which included lights and a throwing area for field events during the track and field season, cost $1.2 million. Phase II includes 6,000 seats on the home side, an additional 2,000 seats on the visitors side, restrooms and a concession stand.

    The recently upgraded facility was the site of the 2000 Big Ten Conference Womenıs Soccer Tournament. The Illini also hosted the Xavier Musketeers in the first round of the NCAA Womenıs Soccer Tournament in 2000. In 2001, the Illini welcomed Evansville, Syracuse and eventual National Champion Santa Clara in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament and in 2003, the Illini hosted Western Michigan, Purdue and DePaul in first and second round NCAA Tournament action.

    Last year, the Illini completed their first undefeated season at home with a record of 8-0-1. In the final match at Illinois Soccer Stadium, the Illini posted a thrilling 2-1 victory over Nebraska in the third round of the NCAA Tournament, sending the Orange and Blue on to the Elite Eight. The Illini drew a record 1,046 fans for the Sweet 16 match.

    The field is comprised of Kentucky Bluegrass with a sand base for quick drainage and is noted for its playing surface and built-in irrigation.

    Emily Brown scored the first Illinois goal at the new field and was assisted by Sarah Rowland. In six seasons at the facility, the Illini have compiled a record of 44-15-2 (.733).

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